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'Bargees' demand closure of overcrowded towpaths after lockdown easing

THE National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) has at last taken action against the continued use of narrow towpaths of less that the width required for distancing, telling us:

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Published: 19 May 2020

'Going to hell in a handcart'

YOUR article about the resumption of cruising is a little downbeat, writes Martin Howes.

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Published: 19 May 2020

Boat allowed to sink in the mire

WHEN Gregory Martin booked a mooring for his cruiser at Redhill Marina he understood it would be safe.

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Published: 19 May 2020

Futile act ruined the grass

I took a photogrph in the pouring rain on the way to Nantwich last year, writes Brian Jarrett.

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Published: 19 May 2020

Four men arrested after rape on 'Rochdale Nine'

A WOMAN in her 30s suffered an appalling ordeal by a gang of four men on the towpath of the Rochdale Canal in Manchester.

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Published: 19 May 2020

ABC plan to operate its hire fleet from July

ALTHOUGH ABC Leisure Group was required to close as a non-essential business we never stopped moorers visiting their boats—government advice and CaRT guidance did though, writes Carl.

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Published: 19 May 2020

Victor: Good one Damian!

IN THESE tragic days it's a relief to get a bit of humour, and we have to thank friend Damian Kemp for keeping us entertained with his updates.

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Published: 17 May 2020

Boat Safety Scheme examinations now resumed

BOAT Safety Scheme (BSS) Examinations, suspended in the coronavirus related lockdown, have now resumed for most boat owners.

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Published: 16 May 2020

What sort of condition will the canals be in?

WITH the canals neglected for months what sort of condition will they be in when leisure cruising is eventually resumed?

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Published: 15 May 2020

EA relax boating restrictions but no day leisure cruising

FOLLOWING the government announcement the Environmental Agency is now relaxing its boating restrictions.

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Published: 15 May 2020

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Latest

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  • Shireoaks Bottom Lock now operable with care
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